New Styles For Men After War End
The Inter national Association of Clothing Designers in New York heard that postwar men’s wear will not radically change. War service clothing may influence styles but executives doubt the shirt-suit will dominate. Some think men will seek between sack suits and shirt-suits for comfort and a flattering look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Association of Clothing Designers
New York
Bert Bacharach
The
Designers’ Association
Flying Farmers Show Case for Planes in Farm Life
Seventeen Oklahoma farmers and ranchers flew their own planes to Stillwater with wives for a home demonstration. They argued aviation will become a practical farm transportation method, noting pilots’ mechanical skill and terrain judgment. Henry Bomhoff of Canadian County described long experience with planes and a rapid 65 mile trip in 45 minutes.
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Oklahoma
Stillwater
Henry Bomhoff
Canadian County
Stilwater
The Lost and Found Columns Help Recover Lost Articles
People regularly misplace umbrellas gloves books and more with trainmen collecting thousands of lost items each year. The newspaper Lost and Found columns aid owners by listing recoveries though some fail to seek rightful owners when money is found.
Pattern of the war in Europe shifts toward collapse
Washington reports the Allied invasion of southern France shapes a dual path for Germany’s end. As Patton’s exploits reach German ears, morale strains rise, possibly driving internal collapse or a last-ditch resistance. Allied forces consolidate from Italy to France, moving manpower north through France, with Russia advancing from the east.
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Washington
Europe
France
Germany
Russia
Norway
Finland
Balkan States
Hitler
Patton
Jstern
Italy
North Africa
Corsica
Sardinia
Rhine
Poland
Balkan
Yugoslavia
Greece
United Nations
Toyoward
Slothful Man Hideth His Hand in Proverbs Reflection
A religious reflection cites Proverbs 19 24 stating a slothful man hides his hand and will not bring it to his mouth. It contrasts sloth with motion noting how sluggish behavior wastes the body and water if it remains still.
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The News
Fifty years ago August 16 1894 items note Fredrick Wheelmen and friends hosting an ice cream party at Buckeystown courtesy of Judge A W Nicodemus and Sons Excelior Creamery. Prof Charles W Walter optician at Worth Market street slips and bruises left side. Police appointments adopted naming Brengle Lerch Brookey Abrecht Hobbs and Freed. Mayor Fleming granted two weeks leave. School Board plans September opening with teacher salaries cut. Reno S Harp withdraws from county Congressional race.
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Frederick Wheelmen
Buckeystown
A. W. Nicodemus
Excelsior Creamery
Charles W. Walter
Worth Market Street
Geo. W. Brengle
Christian Lerch
Frank Brookey
Niles Abrecht
John R. Hobbs
Edward Freed
Fleming
Board of
Frederick Pays Tribute to Judge as Gate Opens in Martinsburg
Twenty years ago local items note Frederick praising Judge Keneoan Mountain Lans dis, head of baseball, visiting Martinsburg for gate opening with Blue Ridge League president Jamison and Col Austin Bauchman. Market Street repaving finished, traffic to reopen. Henry Decker slightly burned at Empire theater. firemen not needed. Lt L V Kreh awarded 10 year service medal at Governor Ritchie review at Camp Trinkle Virginia Beach.
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Frederick
Keneoan Mountain Landis
Martinsburg
O'Leck
Jamison
Blue Ridge League
Austin Bauchman
Market Street
Henry Decker
Empire Theater
Decker
L. V. Kreh
Albert C Ritchie
National Guard
Camp Trinkle
Virginia Beach
Today In History and Birthdays March anniversaries
A compact deluge of historical notes and birthdays cites figures like Nathan Hale Mirabeau B Lamar George Jones James Wilson Charles Barrett and Bernarr MacFadden. The piece lists events from 1784 through 1943 and notes notable birthdays and a brief horoscope reflecting a peaceful intuitive day.
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Nathan Hale
Martyr
Boston
Westhampton
Mass
Mirabeau B Lamar
Texas
Republic of Texas
Warren Co
James Wilson
Scotland
Charles D. Barrett
Marine Corps
Berlin
South Pacific
War Interpreted by Kirke L. Simpson
Allied forces press a two-front scrimmage in Normandy and the Riviera as Hitler’s grip on France weakens. Reports say a German retreat may begin to shorten defense lines while the Riviera invasion aims to hinge on a junction with Eisenhower and De Gaulle. French and Italian undergrounds bolster the push as terrain and cooperation limit counterattack risk.
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Kirke L. Simpson
Associated Press
Normandy
French Riviera
Hitler
France
English Channel
Mediterranean
Seine
Rhone
Wilson
Toulon
Nice
St Rafael
Cap Dramont
Reach Riviera
Germany
DeGaulle
Eisenhower
Riviera
Italy
Arno
Alexander
Gothic
Strength For Today by Earl L Douglass Fanaticism Spoils Religion
A columnist recounts encountering a religious fanatic who claims a unique path to truth and condemns all dissent. The piece argues true witness comes from lived example, not dogmatic rigidity, warning that fanaticism corrupts healthy faith.
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Earl L. Douglass
D. D
Christ
Coovricht Babson Newspaper
Shipley Clan Holds 20th Reunion in Baltimore Church
Planning for the Shipley Clan reunion on Sunday August 27 at West Baltimore Methodist Church Baltimore invites members to morning worship at 11 with Rev J A Gere Shipley pastor Guilford Charge Methodist Church Bloxom Virginia to be speaker. Afternoon session at 2 will be short and interesting.
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Shipley
West Baltimore Methodist Church
Baltimore
J. A. Gere Shipley
Guilford Charge Methodist Church
Bloxom
Air Monopsony in U S International Aviation Policy
Washington reports CAB hearings begin to decide which U S airlines will fly international routes amid 107 applications from 20 firms. Scheduling spans Honolulu to North Atlantic and Australia, with hearings through next summer. State Department and Congress weigh reciprocal landing rights and U S policy.
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Peter Edson
Washington
International Aviation
Civil Aeronautics Board
U. S
Congress
Jane
CAB
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
North Pacific
Central Pacific
Australia
Honolulu
Department of State
Spain
Threeman
Compania Nacional Iberia
Pan American Airways
Dorothy Dix Advice on furloughs and family pressure
Dorothy Dix laments how returning soldiers on furloughs are besieged by relatives who drag them to events and bars, leaving no private time with their own families. The columnist urges restraint and for friends to let the soldiers rest with their kin.
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Miss Dix
Lan
Privileges of a 20-year-old boarder in her home
A Dorothy Dix column discusses a 20-year-old woman employed in business who pays board. The answer emphasizes that while she is legally an adult and may have independence, living at home means her family still treats her as a child, and privileges must be earned within good taste and decency. The piece notes secretaries often draft anniversaries and gifts for those with phobias.
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Dorothy Dix
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Luf Burrow on Strikes and Common Sense
Lufburrow argues strikes during wars show poor judgment. He says when men die, delays and grudges harm unity and freedom. He urges postponing personal disputes to support those defending liberty and laments ongoing strikes.
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N. A. Lufburrow
Brittany Through American Drive And Breton Resolve
HAL BOYLE describes the American advance to Brittany highlighting lighter fighting than Normandy, the strategic isolation of the Brest peninsula, and the resilient Bretons who aid the war effort. The piece contrasts Brittany’s scenic farming land, cultural traditions, and religious devotion with pockets of German resistance around St Malo Brest and Lorient.
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Hal Boyle
Brittany
Normandy
Brest
France
Caen
Valognes
Ist. Lo
St. Malo
Lorient
Dinard
Armorica
Newfoundland
Iceland
Channel
Daily English Note: Word Usage and Pronunciation Tips
A compact guide covering common misuses such as resurrect and where did you find that hat, pronunciation of Elysian, and spellings like air and ere. It highlights synonyms for confidence and belief and underscores vocabulary growth with a daily word practice. Also notes that since 1919 over a third of Britain’s population has been rehoused.
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Hawthorne
Britain
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